South Coast Water District's groundwater recovery plant closed in Orange County, California
11/20/2014 4:40:43 PM
CATEGORIES:
Relief, Response & Restrictions
Water Supply & Quality
AFFECTED AREAS:
Dana Point, CA
San Clemente, CA
San Juan Capistrano, CA
South Laguna, CA
Start Date: 9/8/2014
- End Date: 11/19/2014
The South Coast Water District closed its single well groundwater recovery facility because little water was flowing into the basin. Salt water intrusion becomes more likely when fresh water is being pumped out, but isn't flowing into the basin.
On Sept. 10, a district news release said that the plant would likely remain closed for 45 to 60 days, but that time period has elapsed with no water to replenish the basin.
Orange County Register (Santa Ana, Calif.), Nov. 19, 2014
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